On December 18, Argentina defeated France 4-2 on penalties on Sunday to clinch their third World Cup title. After the usual 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, both teams were tied 3-3. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez then saved Kingsley Coman from 12 meters out and Aurelian Chuameni failed to find the shot when the penalty shootout turned Argentina’s favor.
On the final day of the tournament, Lionel Messi was made to wear a black robe for the award ceremony. This was a big talk over the past weeks. Though there were many debates on the same, the purpose was to honor him.
Oman’s MP has launched an early bid to pull him off the 35-year-old. He congratulated the team and him for winning the FIFA World Cup 2022 on behalf of their nation. And also spoke about Bisht and its Arabic explanations. They were also ready to exchange one million dollars for the Bisht. He offered this deal on Twitter.
Rather Messi is assured that the clothing worn for the celebration will not be used for the same purpose and will be displayed instead. It’s on display to remind us of what we can do,” he insisted.
What does the Bhist mean to Arabs?
The origin of Bisht can be traced back to the 5th century BC. Go back in time. It was originally used by nomads and Bedouins as a travel cloak to protect their skin as they traveled through different climates.
The word itself is of Persian origin and literally means “on the back”. The Bisht, also called ‘aba’ in Arabic, is a long, handwoven cloak traditionally made of camel hair and goat skin. Its fibers are specially made for the harsh desert climate (both cold and warm). The process of spinning and weaving the fabric, usually black, tan, beige, and gray, makes it highly breathable.
Over time, tailors added special embellishments to the fabric, such as hand-spun gold and silver. The edging, called a ‘zari’, is made from a blend of fine metal and silk to give it a lasting shine. The ‘zari’ distinguishes cloaks for travel from cloaks worn by dignitaries and special occasions. It was added to the outer part for
By the time of the Prophet Muhammad in the 6th century, soldiers and generals who fought in the conquests of the Persian and later Arabian empires wore the Bisht after the battle. It’s a sheer fabric, and the tighter the edging, the higher the honor. In countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, which were founded in the early 1900s, kings and politicians known as al-Malaki often wore more ornate bishts.
Bitter and sweet replies from people
Lionel Messi had a great tournament in Qatar. He led his team well and made his childhood dream come true. He lifted the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy for Argentina. Messi was also been the best player in the tournament and got the stylish Golden Ball 2022.
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Bisht was placed on Messi’s shoulders by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani just before Messi and his teammates lifted the trophy. Paris・The Saint-Germain striker seemed happy to wear the gown.
The decision to give Messi a Bisht is divided. Some critics believe Qatar was paying tribute by giving the Argentine captain a culturally significant object, while others believe that Qatar was imposing itself on the historic moment.
Gary Lineker told the BBC: “Great scene, a great shot from the air and great shot from the ground. Argentina won her third World Cup… In a way, it seems a bit disappointing to have Messi overshadowed by the Argentine jersey. “
